English Explanatory Dictionary

evapotranspiration

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The transfer of water from the surface of the earth to the atmosphere by evaporation, sublimation and transpiration.

Pronunciation

/ɪˌvæpəʊˌtɹænspɪˈɹeɪʃn̩/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Wodencafe-evapotranspiration.wav

Word forms

evapotranspiration evapotranspirations

Etymology

Blend of evapo(ration) + transpiration.

Related words

evapotranspirate evapotranspirated evapotranspirative
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